The Sopranos | Mafia Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase . It was originally broadcast in the United States on the premium cable network HBO from January 10, 1999 to June 10, 2007, spanning six seasons and 86 episodes. Since premiering on HBO, the show has been broadcast by many networks in dozens of other countries.Set and produced in New Jersey, the series revolves around mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. The show is noted for Chase's multifaceted, heavily symbolic style of writing. Over the course of the series' six-season run, Chase and his co-writers addressed a large number of psychological, philosophical, social and political themes and motifs.A major commercial and critical success,] The Sopranos is the most financially successful cable series in the history of television and has frequently been described by critics as one of the greatest television series of all time.

The show has been credited for bringing a greater level of artistry to the television medium and paving the way for many successful drama series that followed.It has also won numerous awards, including twenty-one Emmys and five Golden Globes. A staple of 2000s American popular culture, The Sopranos has been the subject of much parody, controversy and analysis and has spawned books, a video game, high-charting soundtrack albums and a large amount of assorted merchandise. The series protagonist is based on Martín Buenovito , a friend of David Chase, and real life New Jersey mobster. Some episodes are based on stories he was told about Buenovito at social occasions and poker games. Starring The Sopranos Fan Reviews & Ratings - TV.com The Sopranos is a phenomenal roller coaster ride into the mind of a both repulsive and lovable character. 9.5 By cowhouse , May 29, 2014 The Sopranos is a strong contender for greatest television show ever made. But what gives it the edge is that Sopranos raised the benchmark and set the rules for all other high quality dramas to follow.

Claiming The Wire or Breaking Bad may not have existed is a bit of a stretch, but to say it influenced them in formula, style and sheer intelligence is an understatement. Sopranos paved the way in so many ways, such as mature content at its most raw, and allowing us to sympathise with monsters, which has now become standard in this medium and is now what sets it apart from other media outlets. The importance of Sopranos is clearly huge, but that alone wouldn't propel it amongst the very best if it wasn't entertaining. Luckily, it reigns supreme in this factor too, with arguably the single greatest anti hero to grace our screens, emotional gut punches galore and plenty of truly dark humour that often relieves the tension at always the right time. It remains high in quality throughout it's run, and the only slight dips are the occasional episode in the later seasons. The first few episodes give the impression its a generic, albeit brilliantly made depiction of the gangster lifestyle. It quickly destroys this notion however, as Tony Soprano gradually opens up and eventually pouring his heart to his shrink, where we unravel his twisted, disturbing and suprisingly vulnerable thought process.

These scenes become almost an analysis to his rotten criminal activities before it, and becomes a compelling formula once you are into it. As the show goes on, it becomes much more surreal and artistic, with ambitious (very long) dream sequences and monologues that are hard to decipher. More often than not however they hit their mark. The entire supporting cast, much like Tony himself, are certainly flawed, and can be difficult to like. The show doesnt ask you to do so however. It's grounded in realism, and characters are the story, a tragic one at that. And seeing it unravel is to venture further into the rabbit hole. There are a number of scenes in the series that are downright shocking, and will likely to put even the most desensitised viewer into a state of anger. But its not "shock value" if the scenes has context and meaning. Since this show has ended I sort television dramas into two categories: pre-Sopranos and post-Sopranos. And since television has never been better. DO YOU AGREE? By RBarao , Feb 11, 2014 This show isn't about mafiosi, crime, murder or drugs.

This is a careful, methodical dissection of the notion of "family" and "family values". There are no simple relationships, and no character is either black or white. They're all flawed and, at some point, they all disappoint or surprise us, make us root for them or hate them. Moreover, the writing is simply unsurpassable. There is no room or need for expository dialogue. All we need to know is either shown or hinted at, and it's our job to put the pieces together, which is the true appeal of any meaningful relationship. The Sopranos is the gold standard for any show, regardless of genre. DO YOU AGREE? 4.0 By bknight1 , Sep 04, 2013 The Soprano's is a Mafia drama in the same way that Olive Garden is an Italian resteraunt. What always frustrated me about this show is how such great pains were taken with certain production values of this show, and yet the criminal aspect is glossed over in almost comical Tony and his crew behaved the way they did in the real world, they'd have been whacked after the first episode..

If you really want to see a real Mafia drama, (and see how the mob really works) watch Goodfellas or Donnie pay attention.. DO YOU AGREE? #1 organized crime show-totally gangster !! 10 By Mooser1971 , Jun 03, 2013 This show is smoking awesome !! I love the the cast and everything about the show !! never missed an episode while it was on comcast !! The drama keeps me on the edge of my seat at ALL times ! One of my favorite episodes was when angela got what she thought was a great boyfriend whom she knew from way back and he ended up being a jerk and slapped her and she whacked the guy and then tony took his body to the meat market at night and cut him up into pieces !!!!! wwwwow !!!! DO YOU AGREE? One Of The Great Shows 10 By Zingo , Nov 04, 2012 This show had me from the opening credits and theme song. I never missed a show after the pilot, and thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. Some shows reach a level that could be called "high art", and this is one of them.

The cast was perfect and real looking. Some shows have an unnatural amount of beautiful looking people on them. Of the regulars, one or two could be called beautiful. The rest had interesting normal mugs. The acting doesn't get any better. Rarified air. DO YOU AGREE? The Americanized Mafia Soap Opera.For Kids! 5.0 By sk_razor , Sep 18, 2012 Everything about the sopranos except the core plot is great. How ever the mafia core is just plain ***ed. What you get with the Sopranos is a well done series of what mafia would have been like with a brain damaged leader in the town of Unnamedsville with population of 4000 people. While drama lovers certainly are going to appreciate a good production, and the pseudo-mafioso spicing.

While watching an Joe potato gangster argue with his wife on a daily basis certainly has an audience, and that has already been verified, it can't stand as any criminal portrayal be it fictional or realistic.That is unless you want to watch the head of the Mafia, in an American state populated by 8 million people, at the peak of his career personally negotiating a deal on the street, with common truck hijackers about a full truck of garage tools enticing the dealers for further business by offering to return the truck with shampoo with 20$ retail price - per. Apparently the crime element in the show has somewhat slipped past 99% of the criminal activities that have been going around America for over a century, And the scale is too dumb to be even funny. Overall if you would like to see a televised motion of what the mafia would like in the head of a three year old you should go ahead. If you like personal dramas with the American flavor its for you. However if you want a show with even basic sense of dignity you won't be able to enjoy actors doing great performances on crime subjects most often near relevant as a turd, having a dip of sloppy murder occasionally.

As the previous reviewer put it excellently "turn of your brain" is a prerequisite for most enjoyment you can acquire out of it. Once again, there is certainly an audience for this. However this review is for anyone so anyone with other tastes, should know what they are getting into. DO YOU AGREE? 10 By dodyman , Nov 13, 2011 I decided to watch The Sopranos few months ago , I've been always curious to know what this show is about and why it gets all that hype and positive critics . In my opinion the show did something different to the world of T.V , it's not only show about mafia or about Tony Sopranos and his relations with society . It's about Family Values that it's not easy to find nowadays . The show is outstanding in Writing , Acting and Directing and it really deserves all these awards . All the acting cast are really great and talented , and I think James Gandolfini is one of the best actors ever , Both of him and Bryan Cranston are the greatest actors of the last decade . Not to forget about David Chase who always reminds me with Martin Scorsese, The way David wrote the show and created it proves this I think .

I only finished three season of the show and there are all great and the second one is the best of them , I heard that the other three seasons are not as greatness as the first three but whatever happens I don't really care because what I saw from this show in the first three season forces me to give it a 10 without any doubt . Overall This is highly recommended , Thanks for reading and forgive me if there is any English mistakes , English is my second language Greetings ! It's outstanding writing, acting, direction and setting made it one of the most sublime cutting edge show in television history 9.5 By PollosHermanos , Oct 29, 2011 The Sopranos is a television show based around the Italian American New Jersey crime family. Focusing on the protagonist ''Tony Soprano'' who is a mob boss who suffers from a genetic history of stressful panic attacks. He becomes diagnosed with depression and starts to see a psychiatrist. He deals with these problems in his own way both helping and disgracing his own wife and kids. The first 4 seasons were absolutely brilliant. The show wasn't just a cliched Italian mafia crime movie involving nothing but swears and a mediocre plot.

The show was about Tony and the people around him, the show was so dramatic as it was hilarious in it's own way. Some of the most memorable characters made it what it was today. Season 5 and 6 weren't as good but still good seasons. I would definitely recommend this show to anyone because you will thoroughly enjoy it no matter were you're from. To sum up out of ten for each season i'd say: Season 1: 9.7/10 Woke up this mawnin' never sounded so sweet and also never evoked so many great memories... 10 By hunt33 , Oct 29, 2011 As the Godfather saga was the view of the mafia from the executive suite, this series is a complex tale of the mafia from the working man's point of view. If you've never watched this show, you're in for an extended treat. Yes, there is violence and nudity, but it is never gratuitous and is needed to contrast Tony Soprano, the thinking man's gangster, with the reality of the life he has been born to and, quite frankly, would not ever have left even knowing how so many of his associates have ended up.

Tony Soprano can discuss Sun Tzu with his therapist, then beat a man to death with a frying pan in a fit of rage, and while dismembering and disposing of the body with his nephew, take a break, sit down and watch TV while eating peanut butter out of the jar, and give that nephew advice on his upcoming marriage like they had just finished a Sunday afternoon of viewing NFL football. Even Carmella, his wife, when given a chance for a way out, finds that she really prefers life with Tony and the perks that go with it and looking the other way at his indiscretions versus life on her own. If you followed the whole thing, you know how it ends. If you didn't, trust me you've never seen a TV show end like this ! DO YOU AGREE? Sopranos - It's in my top 3 best shows of all time. 10 By trentraz , Dec 14, 2010 Each episode doesn't leave you hanging for the next but at the same time it does. Almost like enjoying a rather fulfilling meal only to be yearning for the next as each episode begins and ends on it's own accord.

The time line throughout the show is very realistic as days, weeks or even months may pass and the cast is well structured as well as the storyline, which is primarily based around respect and preservation for all members involved (unless they're flipped by the feds). The show captured me from the very first episode and continued to intrigue and interest throughout the seasons as numerous plots thicken followed by many twists and turns. I rate this show and firmly believe it's without a doubt a closer to the truth portrayal of what the mafia is about, unlike the bleak vision of that of The Godfather. Do yourself a favor and watch it, it won't disappoint. DO YOU AGREE? This show was flat out bad 1.2 By Petarded211 , Aug 31, 2010 Dont adjust your set that was the ending...In 20 years of beign on this earth and i have seen a lot of crappy shows but this by far was the worst episode of not just The Sopranos but any show i have ever watched.

The true disapointment of it all is i will never get that time back which i have wasted watching this season..i was a huge fan but this has just made me shake my head who ever said patience is a virtue did not sit throurh this terrible season ending to a great televison series..BADA BUST DO YOU AGREE? 9.5 By hyperjim , Aug 08, 2010 I discovered the Sopranos this summer and I watched the whole episodes in a two months span. This show is really one of the best I had ever seen ! Characters, stories, filming all is fantastic and makes every single episode look like a fragment of a long movie. The Sopranos is not only a story of a middle-aged bad guy, dealing with familly and business, it's more a philosophical interrogation about the meaning of life. Every character in the show is in front of that question sooner or later : who I'am, what I'am doing, is my life really meanfull ? The show is not giving any formal answers but it's nicelly depicting life and so anyone can interrogate himself and luckilly find his own way to live with. DO YOU AGREE?

best mobster show ever created 10 By AnalogOdyssey , Jul 15, 2010 Best mobster show ever created.. incredible acting I loved this show although the ending was not what I hoped it would be this show has you from the beginning exploring Tony Sopranos life, his family and his "waste management business" He goes to a shrink and suffers from depression taking prozac and he also kills other gangsters and represents Italy Proud!!! !! !! I love this show and I recommend it to anyone espeically if u like the movies heat, scarface, goodfellas, casino and other gangster films then this film is right up your alley..... . . . .. . . . DO YOU AGREE? 8.5 By bizzy_bn , May 01, 2010 If you do start watching this great show be prepared to get addicted to the show, the episodes are around 40 mins long, so a whole 6 seasons you will need a bit of time on your hands.

It's a good change from all of the other shows on TV, (prison break, heroes, lost, etc.) all very good, but have the same type of feel about them and The Sopranos is different yet still good. It's a great show that improves season after season. If you're not a fan of gangster/mob movies, this show probably isn't for you, but you might want to give it a try anyway. DO YOU AGREE? Great TV Show, if you like gangster/mob movies, such as (The Godfather, Goodfellas, The Departed) you will love the show. 9.0 By cp111 , Apr 25, 2010 Great TV Show, if you like gangster/mob movies, such as (The Godfather, Goodfellas, The Departed) you will love the show. If you were like me and missed the sopranos when it came out on TV and looking for something new to start watching, well you've found it. Don't let the first episode put you off, because it doesn't do it justice.

So just watch the first 3 or 4 episodes and if you don't like it, well I don't know why, maybe it's just not for you. If you start watching it be prepared to get addicted to the show, the episodes are around 40 mins long, so a whole 6 seasons you will need a bit of time on your hands. It's a good change from all of the other shows on TV, (prison break, heroes, lost, etc.) all very good, but have the same type of feel about them and The Sopranos is different yet still good. It's a great show that improves season after season. If you're not a fan of gangster/mob movies, this show probably isn't for you, but you might want to give it a try anyway. DO YOU AGREE? Best there ever wil be. 10 By ImAwesome66 , Dec 01, 2009 Meet Tony Soprano: your average, middle-aged businessman. Tony's got a dutiful wife. A not-so-dutiful son. A daughter named Meadow. An uncle who's losing his marbles. A hot-headed nephew. A not-too-secret mistress.

And a shrink to tell all his secrets, except the one she already knows: Tony's a mob boss whose troubles are wrapped up in his two families. These days, it's getting tougher and tougher to make a killing in the killing business. Just because you're 'made' doesn't mean you've got it made. This show will never be topped in mafia drama shows, it isn't really like the movie the godfather or anything, it is a mobster show that revolves around a little bit of unintentional comedy,whacking,beatings,drugs,pyschology,relationships and it is th best mobster show ever made. DO YOU AGREE? Never will there be a moment greater than this.

10 By knscarper , May 07, 2009 I remember the days when The Sopranos was a weekly event.For me it was a moment in time worthy of a pause.Everybody was working for the weekend while I was working for the Soprano.Watching this show gave me one of the best feelings that I have had in a long time.Almost like being a kid at Christmas.The wait was that intense and that much more satisfying when a new episode would air,But yet that much more melon Colly when it would end as well. And no ,I don't have posters,collector items or a weird shrines build in homage to the show.lets just say it was the one bright star in this mans average life. But to say the least, I think a lot of people have had these feelings .Whether it be this show or "I love Lucy" from a much later era.When its gone,you feel like things will never be the same. It was a great show,it was a good time and most of all it was life style. DO YOU AGREE? The Sopranos is to television what Godfather is to the movies. Never was the mafia so perfectly depicted.

10 By Matt_Predator_X , Oct 17, 2008 The Sopranos tells the story of Anthony Soprano (a sensational James Gandolfini). He is one of the most important gangsters in New York- and he's having a crisis. In most of the shows, he appears talking to his psychiatrist (played by Lorraine Bracco) about the problems in his mob life. It's a whole different side of the mafia we are used to. The series does a lot of references to other crime movies, like Godfather and The Goodfellas. It's top entertainment, a television series so rare and original. One of the best television shows of all time. A true classic. DO YOU AGREE? 10 By dta151 , Aug 06, 2008 Simply the best tv show in the history of tv.Season 1 2 3 4 5 and 6 are all awesome.Cant wait for the movie.My fav is season 2 first then 4 then 3 then 1 then 5 and then 6.Really really hope they make a movie.It would be stupid and idiotic not to.They will make tons of money.

Alot of the characters are dead now so they would have to bring in new people,make Chuck Zito,Deniro someone that can challenge Tony from NY so we wont know who is gonna come out on top.There will never be another like it.End of story. DO YOU AGREE? Why I agree that The Sopranos is without a doubt one of the greatest shows ever. 10 By HotDogFingers13 , Jul 22, 2008 Only one word can describe the roller coaster ride that David Chase took us on from 1999 to 2007...Classic. From the very first one hour installment the viewer knows they are witnessing something rare and special. With its pulse pounding stories,stunning plot twists,deep well developed characters, and top notch acting,writing,and direction; The Sopranos made an impact that will still be felt years and years from now. It was arguably the most realistic portrait of mafia life that has ever been created for movies,tv, or anything else. It brought us so many iconic scenes and of course TV's greatest anit-hero Tony Soprano.

But what really makes Tony's saga a classic in my mind id how it managed to capture both the family elements of The Godfather and the mob lifestyle of Goodfellas,and make them both into something noone will ever forget. DO YOU AGREE? 10 By petrelli19 , May 17, 2008 The best drama of television is certainly The Sopranos. WÝth its six seasons, The sopranos became the most successful tv drama ever and It will never be forgotten. I liked every single episode of it and every episode tasted like a movie. Characters are drawn incredibly amazing. James Gandolfini is a great actor and he was amazing in The Sopranos. With characters like Tony, Christopher, Paul and others, The show was incredible. I watched not only how Tony dealt with his everyday problems but I also watched how psycologically Tony grew and this character development added really important things. Especially by the help of conversations with his doctor, I could see the way of how he thinks. DO YOU AGREE? The best drama series ever!

10 By sideshowfan , May 03, 2008 This show is certinly in my opinion in the top 5 greatest tv shows ever. Every episode something happened. Maybe it just went a teeny bit over the top sometimes but not very much. My favorite character was probably Chrissy Montisanti because he got in more troble than anyone,even Tony himself. My favorite seasons were 3 and 6 because they had my favorite episodes in such as "Pine barrons" which was like a classic novel,and "Members only" which h.d the deaths of Eugene Portacorvo and Ray Curto and,of course the shooting of Tony.If the show ever had a weak point,it was the suffocation of Chris by Tony. I mean what the hell was wrong with him? Ok here's my view on the finale. In my mind,if Tony got whacked it was Meadow who did it. I know it sounds crazy but think about it, the last thing Meadow said to Tony was "You are a fat loudmouth!". Surely that was intended as a clue.

Hopefuly David Chase will at least make a movie explaining what happened and who knows, if that's a success he might revive the series again. Long live The Sopranos! DO YOU AGREE? well i just started watching it but its awsome? 9.3 By rohan1104 , Apr 30, 2008 kinda started watching the show late.. but so far i love it. Only see half of season one and its is awsome!!! So like i wonder why they shut it down as the show was doing good.. but i guess now there is entourage to replce sopranos as the hard standing HIT all mens emsemble show!! Could someone tell me where i can get more DVDS of sopraos pls. So like i wonder why they shut it down as the show was doing good.. but i guess now there is entourage to replce sopranos as the hard standing HIT all mens emsemble show!! DO YOU AGREE? 9.4 By cavanagh15 , Feb 12, 2008 What makes this show really shine is the ability for you to get absorbed into the character.

Tony is the good guy of the story - but he does some things that we would consider horrible in todays society. I thought the first season got off to a slow and odd start, but season two really picked up with season long storylines with beginnings, middles, and ends. I havent gotten the chance to watch every episode yet - but through three seasons I still feel that this show is able to keep my interest. At times some of the side plots can became a bit unrealistic or a little dull to watch, but for the most part the show tends to stay away from that and focus on Tony and his family and how they survive the day to day lifestyle. Overall, great show that has a lot of promise to get even better in the latter seasons. DO YOU AGREE? The Sopranos 24/7 on USTREAM: The Sopranos is an American television drama series created and produced by David Chase. It premiered on premium cable networ... OFF AIR The Sopranos is an American television drama series created and produced by David Chase.

It premiered on premium cable network HBO in the United States on January 10, 1999 and ended its original run of six seasons and 86 episodes on June 10, 2007. The show has also been broadcast on A&E in the United States and internationally. Set in New Jersey, where it also was produced, the series revolves around mobster Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. A major commercial and critical success, The Sopranos is the most financially successful cable series in the history of television and is acknowledged as one of the greatest television series of all time and a seminal dramatic production.[1] The series is noted for its high level of quality in every aspect of production and is particularly recognized for its writing and the performances of its lead actors.[2] The show is credited with bringing a greater level of artistry to the television medium and paving the way for many successful drama series that followed.[3][4] It also won numerous awards, including twenty-one Emmys and five Golden Globes.

A staple of 2000s American popular culture, The Sopranos has been the subject of much parody, controversy and analysis, and has spawned books,[5] a video game,[6] high-charting soundtrack albums, and a large amount of assorted merchandise.[ Show more <a href=' target='_blank'><img src=' border='0' alt='' /></a> The Sopranos (TV Series 1999–2007) - IMDb IMDb 29 December 2016 2:33 AM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error WATCH NOW ON DISC New Jersey mob boss, Tony Soprano, deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life. Creator: While Silvio has the flu, Chris and Paulie run his collections for him, which results in the pair getting lost in the woods and nearly freezing to death.

9.6 Tony makes a request to Johnny Sack on behalf of his cousin, and Adriana makes a request to the FBI, followed by one to Chris. 9.4 The Beginning of the End. Phil finally puts the hits on the Soprano clan and Tony puts a hit on Phil which results in mistaken identity making everyone think its safe when its not and it results in a... 9.4 Visit our Awards Central section Related News a list of 37 titles created 14 Aug 2011 a list of 22 titles created 02 Feb 2012 a list of 25 titles created 15 Oct 2014 a list of 35 titles created 9 months ago a list of 38 titles created 5 months ago Search for " The Sopranos " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: The Sopranos (1999–2007) 9.2/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 113 wins & 301 nominations.

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Stars: Kevin Spacey, Michel Gill, Robin Wright The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their ... See full summary » Stars: Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Walton Goggins Edit Storyline An innovative look at the life of fictional Mafia Capo Tony Soprano, this serial is presented largely first person, but additional perspective is conveyed by the intimate conversations Tony has with his psychotherapist. We see Tony at work, at home, and in therapy. Moments of black comedy intersperse this aggressive, adult drama, with adult language, and extreme violence. Written by David Fowler There's no gettin' out. (syndication) See more » Genres: 10 January 1999 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Made in Jersey See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The first cable series to win a Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Drama. See more » Goofs Silvio is seen smoking in season three and by season six it is revealed that he suffers from asthma. It is highly unlikely he could develop asthma in three to five years.

if he had asthma before the series began, he shouldn't be smoking at all, smoking would kill him. See more » Quotes Carmela Soprano : I would have to get a lawyer, find an apartment, arrange for child support. Dr. Krakower : You're not listening. I'm not charging you because I won't take blood money. You can't either. One thing you can never say: You haven't been told. Performed by Alabama 3 (as A3) Courtesy of Geffen Records, Inc. Under license from Universal Music Special Markets, Inc. Contains a sample from "Standing At The Burial Ground" by Mississippi Fred McDowell Used courtesy of Sony Music Contains elements from "Tell Me" (Norway) – See all my reviews The Sopranos is one of the best TV-shows I have ever seen. If you like gangster/mobster/mafia movies, I can strongly recommend "The Sopranos". The show is mainly about Anthony "Tony" Soprano and his life as a father, husband and leader of a mob in the 21st century. The show is (as far as I know) realistic, compared to many other mafia shows and movies I have seen.

The actors fit like a glove to their parts. This show made me realize how good many of these actors are in other shows and movies. This show has it all; humor, action, drama, good music, good actors, good "behind the camera" people and a good plot. The show displays all sides of the mob business; "buisness", private life, the cops/FBI point of view, the victims side of the story and much more. 92 of 112 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes The Sopranos | American television program | Britannica.com American television program Star Trek The Sopranos, U.S. television drama considered a masterpiece by critics and audiences alike. Created and written by David Chase, The Sopranos aired for six seasons (1999–2007) on Home Box Office ( HBO ) and earned an international following as a result of its broadcasts abroad.

Cast members of The Sopranos (from left to right): Tony Sirico, Steve … Anthony Neste—Time Life Pictures/Getty Images Set in New Jersey , The Sopranos follows Mafia boss Tony Soprano ( James Gandolfini ) through regular sessions with a psychiatrist ( Lorraine Bracco) to whom he goes for help after experiencing panic attacks that cause him to black out. His infidelity and the violent nature of a life in organized crime form the backdrop for the dysfunctional relationship he has with his own family. Beset by enemies and family difficulties, he struggles to come to terms with power, morality , and death. James Gandolfini in The Sopranos (1999–2007). Barry Wetcher—HBO/AP Images Christopher ( Michael Imperioli), Paulie ( Tony Sirico), and Sil ( Steve Van Zandt ) form Tony’s trusted inner circle, through whom Tony’s business deals are played out.

The themes of identity, guilt, and denial are highlighted by the selective acknowledgment of the harsh realities of Tony’s crime world by his wife, Carmela ( Edie Falco ), and the Sopranos’ children, Meadow (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) and Anthony Jr. (Robert Iler). The masterful complexity of Gandolfini’s portrayal of Tony Soprano and the uneasy juxtaposition of brutality and sensitivity on display challenge the viewer to step inside Tony’s world and examine his choices from an intimate and personal perspective. During its six seasons, The Sopranos won many awards, including 21 Emmy Awards, 5 Golden Globes, and 2 Peabody Awards.

Learn More in these related articles: in Television in the United States The Sopranos Seasons 1-6 DVD Box Set The Sopranos Seasons 1-6 DVD Box Set Product Code: The Sopranos Seasons 1-6 DVD Box Set Availability: In Stock Product Information of The Sopranos Seasons 1-6 DVD Box Set Actors: Various Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1) Subtitles: French, Spanish, English DVD Release Date: January 24, 2012 Run Time: 5160 minutes Summary of The Sopranos Seasons 1-6 DVD Box Set The Sopranos is an American crime drama television series created by David Chase. Revolving around the fictional New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), the show portrays the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and his criminal organization. These are often highlighted during his therapy sessions with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi (Lorraine Bracco).

The series features Tony's family members and Mafia colleagues and rivals in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela (Edie Falco) and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli). After a pilot was ordered in 1997, the show premiered on the premium cable network HBO in the United States on January 10, 1999, and ended its original run of six seasons and 86 episodes on June 10, 2007. The series then went through syndication and has been broadcast on A&E in the United States and internationally.The Sopranos was produced by HBO, Chase Films, and Brad Grey Television. It was primarily filmed at Silvercup Studios, New York City, and on location in New Jersey. The executive producers throughout the show's run were Chase, Brad Grey, Robin Green, Mitchell Burgess, Ilene S. Landress, Terence Winter, and Matthew Weiner. Write a review The Sopranos | Wayne State University Press Wayne State University Press The best book I have yet read that is entirely devoted to Chase's series.

— Martha Nochimson Reviews From its premiere in 1999, The Sopranos captivated viewers with its easily relatable protagonist who has troubles at work and home, and went on to be one of the most critically successful shows in television history. By demonstrating that TV could be at once artistic and profitable, complex and engaging, edifying and entertaining, the series also redefined the prime-time drama. In this volume, author Gary R. Edgerton delves into the entire run of The Sopranos, integrating the existing scholarly literature, while also going much further than any previous source in exploring the series' innovations and legacy. First, Edgerton describes and analyzes The Sopranos' enormous business and industrial significance within the context of HBO as a network, a diversified entertainment company, and an identity brand. In chapter 2, he examines the many autobiographical influences and work experiences of creator David Chase and the narrative antecedents that informed the series' beginnings. In chapter 3, Edgerton underscores The Sopranos' deeply evocative sense of place, honing in especially on the cultural geography of New Jersey as representative of the nation as a whole.

Finally, in chapter 4, Edgerton highlights how The Sopranos marks "A Midlife Crisis for the Gangster Genre" by illustrating some of the most profound generic transformations that took place over the course of the show, while his conclusion summarizes The Sopranos' ongoing industrial, aesthetic, and cultural legacy. The Sopranos is widely recognized in both popular and scholarly literature as a turning point in the history and development of TV. Fans who want to learn more about the show and scholars of television history will enjoy this entertaining and educational volume. Published by: Wayne State University Press Gary R. Edgerton is dean of the College of Communication at Butler University. He was previously eminent scholar, professor, and chair of the Communication and Theatre Arts Department at Old Dominion University. Edgerton has published ten books and more than eighty book chapters, journal articles, and encyclopedia essays on a wide variety of media and culture topics, and is co-editor of the Journal of Popular Film and Television. It was back in June of 2007 that Tony Soprano ordered some onion rings, listened to some Journey, and then mysteriously disappeared forever into ten seconds of blackness and silence.

Gary Edgerton's new book about The Sopranos elegantly tells the story of all the stuff that happened before that perplexing final scene. Concise analyses of the cable channel that developed and presented the show and the people who made it are followed by ingenious and creative readings of individual scenes and episodes. As soon as I finished the book, I went back and watched the entire series again with new insight and appreciation. – Robert Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University Gary Edgerton's The Sopranos is highly readable, informative, and well structured. It is the best book I have yet read that is entirely devoted to Chase's series. – Martha Nochimson, professor emerita at Mercy College This engaging and well-written book is, as it claims, a 'one-stop introduction to the multiple dimensions' of The Sopranos. It goes beyond a mere synthesis of existing critical and popular responses to the show by drawing on Edgerton's mastery of historical and industrial context in tandem with his sensitivity to its aesthetic innovation and achievement. Anyone interested in the show should be directed to this book's insights and analysis.

– Jason Jacobs, associate professor in the School of English, Media Studies & Art History at the University of Queensland The text includes ample bibliographic information for American history and culture scholars with an extensive list of sources. Readers are left reminiscing as they engage in '…viewing parties in homes, bars, and restaurants around the country,' allowing participants to experience The Sopranos in a tangible, visceral way rather than simply watching the show (16). Even as the series has ended, readers may enjoy the box set series alongside this straightforward text. Perhaps they will share a table of Italian fare, good conversation, and a night with family and friends. – Stacey L. Mascia, Journal of American Culture Edgerton's neatly-turned overview admirably achieves its aim of affording a ‘one-stop introduction’, perhaps for those people interested in contemporary culture who are not devotees of television. Besides providing a succinct summary of the key features of the programme's compositional principles as they emerged over the six seasons of the drama, this TV Milestone volume also locates The Sopranos in its broader institutional and social context. – Robin Nelson, Critical Studies in Television In This Section

Question: In which American state is the drama series 'The Sopranos' set?
Answer: NEW JERSEY